Opinion: Agriculture Research, Globally

12/02/19 12:55 PM By Marshall Matz

In this opinion piece, Marshall Matz highlights the work being done by CGIAR, the 15 global agriculture research centers.

Nine-year research project teases out new agroforestry secrets

11/14/18 6:25 AM By Ed Maixner

Researchers in North Carolina are pursuing better ways to raise trees and crops and graze livestock all in one field.

Few USDA scientists pressured to alter research results

03/07/18 6:05 AM By Jim Webster

The overwhelming majority of scientists at USDA appear satisfied that they can do research and publish the results without interference.

Pollinator advocates say agriculture more aware of challenges

01/10/18 6:35 AM By Steve Davies

The importance of pollinators was a hot topic in agriculture and beyond in 2017, as initiatives to protect bees and butterflies continued to emerge.

Opinion: The vast army fighting hunger around the globe

01/02/18 11:43 AM By Marshall Matz

When it comes to agriculture research no organization is as important to our farmers as is USDA and the Agriculture Research Service (ARS).

Tax, budget showdowns loom on lawmakers' December agenda

11/22/17 7:01 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers return to Washington next week facing a battle over tax cuts and the possibility of a government shutdown, if they can’t agree on a budget for the rest of the fiscal year.

Hearing highlights resistance to proposed ag research spending cuts

06/15/17 8:00 PM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 – Some of the biggest names in agricultural research defended the importance of government science funding at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today where lawmakers expressed resistance to proposed spending cuts from the White House.

Mike Frank, Nutrien

This week’s Open Mic guest is Mike Frank, executive vice president and CEO of retail at Nutrien. In the midst of a challenging ag economy, Nutrien continues to expand retail outlets and acquire companies while expanding products and services for their customers. Frank says the company’s growth is founded on finding agronomic and financial solutions for its customers. He believes revenue from carbon sequestration will soon find its way to the farm gate. As a company, Frank says they share common requests with farmers from Washington including open trade, access to technology and expanded rural broadband.

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Because of Covid, many Kansans have witnessed a troubling scene most have never encountered—empty shelves at the grocery store. This meant people experienced a new kind of fear. The fear of going hungry.

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Washington Week in Review: July 9, 2020: Sen. John Hoeven on coronavirus relief present and future

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